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American Democracy's “Achilles Heel”

Season 1 Episode 1 | 5m 20s

Experts discuss one of American democracy’s biggest vulnerabilities: race relations. This isn’t solely a contemporary tension within our democracy; it’s been present since the founding of the country, then a young nation deeply invested in the slave trade. Racial divisions were written into American laws; racial violence was tolerated.

Extras
Kevin Elliot, professor at Yale and author of "Democracy for Busy People," joins.
A law professor explains the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision on Moore v. Harper.
Yale historian Joanne Freeman reflects on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks.
Professor Archon Fung joins to discuss how to restore faith in our electoral system.
Experts examine how new media and social media are changing politics and journalism norms
Experts discuss the long history of the two political parties in the U.S.
Experts discuss times in history when the nation and democracy were at the brink.
Experts discuss the worldwide erosion of democracy in recent years.
Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) Discusses January 6, 2021 with Margaret Hoover.
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